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Suwayda’s Struggle

Suwayda’s Struggle

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20.07.2026 7

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

Don’t Invite Syria Back Into Lebanon

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12.06.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

The underground financial system keeping Iran afloat amid war, sanctions

As Washington ratchets up the economic phase of its war with Iran, these informal channels are the regime’s financial lifeline.

14.05.2026 5

The Hill

Ahmad Sharawi

Israel and Syria’s Shared Fight Against Hezbollah

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27.04.2026 10

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

Double-dealing Pakistan is the danger looming over critical US-Iran talks

For its own reasons, Pakistan does want peace, but a peace that favors Iran.

08.04.2026 10

New York Post

Ahmad Sharawi

Gulf states have a stark choice — and Trump must make them face it

Iran's strikes have pushed its Gulf neighbors to the brink. Now they must pick sides.

08.03.2026 20

New York Post

Ahmad Sharawi

Why Hezbollah Joined the Iran War

06.03.2026 20

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi

Don’t make the mistake Obama did, Mr. President, enforce your Iran ‘red line’

The last time a US president drew a “red line” and refused to enforce it, thousands of Syrians paid the price.

14.01.2026 30

New York Post

Ahmad Sharawi

How to Finish off the Muslim Brotherhood

16.12.2025 30

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi

Buying the Hatchet

16.10.2025 20

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

Syria’s Deadly Wrong Turn

20.08.2025 20

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi

The Risks of Israel’s Druze Policy

26.07.2025 20

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

The Risks of Israel’s Druze Policy

24.07.2025 20

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

Ahmed Al-Shara’s Foreign Jihadist Problem

12.07.2025 20

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi

Israel and Syria Should Prioritize Security Cooperation

10.07.2025 20

Foreign Policy

Ahmad Sharawi

Why the Polisario Front Threatens Morocco—and the Region

10.06.2025 20

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Last Stand in Jordan

21.05.2025 10

The National Interest

Ahmad Sharawi